Although Tara Has Bought Several of Her Research Papers On-Line

question 413

Multiple Choice

Although Tara has bought several of her research papers on-line and preprogrammed formulas into her calculator rather than memorizing them as required by her instructor, Tara still sees herself as a "good" student because she attends class regularly and makes A's and B's. By keeping her unethical side separated from her "good" student side, Tara does not experience any anxiety from this contradiction in behavior. Tara's behavior illustrates which defense mechanism?

• A)isolation
• B)fantasy
• C)intellectualization
• D)identification

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Definitions:

Motivation

Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by needs, desires, and goals, influencing an individual's actions and performances.

Measurement Consistency

The degree to which a measurement tool or procedure yields the same results under consistent conditions over time.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.

Higher Values

Principles or standards considered to be of supreme importance, guiding moral behavior or reflecting the ideals of society.